Rugby-Jordie Barrett ruled out of second All Blacks test against Australia


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - September 7, 2024 New Zealand's Jordie Barrett in action REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

(Reuters) - All Blacks back Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's return test against Australia after scans on his knee confirmed he had sustained medial collateral ligament damage in the Sydney clash last Saturday.

The versatile centre, who limped off the pitch at halftime of the 31-28 victory over the Wallabies, will be reassessed before a decision is made on whether he will be able to go on New Zealand's tour of Japan and Europe in October and November.

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